1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1968 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1968 Ford Corsair is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Corsair weights approximately 15 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1100 | 1968 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |